I just received word that my Pay-It-Forward Gift #3 arrived safely at its destination, so now I can show you what I made for Jane.
Anyone who knows Jane, knows that PINK is THE color for her! I have never met Jane personally, and in fact I've never even seen a picture of her, but just from our light correspondence and exchange of comments on each other's websites, I get the feeling that she is a very fun and vibrant person. So I just had to make something equally as fun for her.
This crocheted bag is made with the same crochet cotton used for the dishcloths I was making there for A Really Long Time, with a little added twist...rows of beads thrown in for fun! The bag stands about 15 inches tall, not including the handle which is long enough to throw the bag over your shoulder, or to tie it into a knot to shorten it.
I lined the bag with a soft pink striped lightweight fabric in case Jane wanted to use it to carry projects with her, so needles and small things wouldn't fall through the holes. In a future post, I will share a little tutorial on how to incorporate beads into your crocheting. I'll also show how easy it is to line a bag like this.
Pop over to Jane's website to see the other PINK goodies she received in her package.
Happy Stitching!
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Anyone who knows Jane, knows that PINK is THE color for her! I have never met Jane personally, and in fact I've never even seen a picture of her, but just from our light correspondence and exchange of comments on each other's websites, I get the feeling that she is a very fun and vibrant person. So I just had to make something equally as fun for her.
This crocheted bag is made with the same crochet cotton used for the dishcloths I was making there for A Really Long Time, with a little added twist...rows of beads thrown in for fun! The bag stands about 15 inches tall, not including the handle which is long enough to throw the bag over your shoulder, or to tie it into a knot to shorten it.
I lined the bag with a soft pink striped lightweight fabric in case Jane wanted to use it to carry projects with her, so needles and small things wouldn't fall through the holes. In a future post, I will share a little tutorial on how to incorporate beads into your crocheting. I'll also show how easy it is to line a bag like this.
Pop over to Jane's website to see the other PINK goodies she received in her package.
Happy Stitching!
Click here to return to HookedOnNeedles.com
Labels: bead work, beads, cotton yarn, crochet, crochet pictures, Pay It Forward
posted by Mary Grace McNamara on Tuesday, June 9, 2009
10 Comments:
Oh my Pink Heaven is the only thing I can say, wonderful, super, great, out of this worls things. I was so lucky to have Mary Grace, I adore all she set, please come over and take a look!
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Jane's Fabrics and Quilts, At
June 9, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Elizabeth's babette looks great! Good for her! 8-)
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Myra, At
June 10, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Wow! Great goodies you sent to Jane!!
Very pink! 8-)
I shall be watching to see how those beads are incorporated for sure! 8-)
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Myra, At
June 10, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Jane was thrilled with her pink goodies. Cute bag. I can imagine the beadwork was time consuming.
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Abby and Stephanie, At
June 10, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Love, love, love the bag! How sweet and adorable! I can't wait for the tutorial on using beads in crocheting.
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Sweet P, At
June 10, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Mary Grace...that is simply gorgeous...love the color and LOVE the beads...I have knit with beads...on the Ice Queen that I made for my SIL...can't wait for another fantastic video...have you ever thought of writing a book or making a DVD? You really could...we are blessed!
God Bless You,
Merry :)
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Merry Thornsburg, At
June 11, 2009 at 8:41 AM
That bag is fabulous!! I too will be looking forward to the tutorial!! Just wanted to let you know I linked to you about the two summer dress!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE how it came out!! Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention!!! xoL
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Lauranie, At
June 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Ok, so I've already apologized to you about my "red-in-the-face" mistake, but I might just have to try this bag so I really can link to you!! The beads just add so much to it! :)
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Lauranie, At
June 11, 2009 at 1:23 PM
If anyone is wondering about the 'two summer dress' that Lauranie mentioned in the above comment, go check out her website. It really is darling. But it didn't come from me. She just mixed me up with someone else...we've all done it!
Keep an eye out for a little tutorial on including beads in crochet work, then you'll be able to do the beaded bag too!
MGM
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Mary Grace McNamara, At
June 11, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Lost my post to you. Luv that pink bag you made June of last year.My BD month,the 9th. I know it's been awhile but I just found your site. I've missed so much. Did you make that tutorial for it? or wrote a pattern, or at least tell us what stitches you used? I'm glad you do all that needlework. You have me as a new follower. I luv to knit, embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, and a lot longer list And then there's my art, fine and craft. and paper craft, beads, better stop or there'll be no room. karen
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